Committees

Three designated committees form the structure of the MPO: the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), the Executive Committee, and the MPO Policy Committee. 

The MPO Representative Handbook provides an overview of the Des Moines Area MPO, including requirements, members, committees, and the decision-making process.


MPO Policy Committee

The MPO Policy Committee – often referred to simply as the MPO – meets on the third Thursday of the month, nine months of the year. Open to the public, meetings begin at 4 p.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.

The Policy Committee receives recommendations from the TTC and the Executive Committee before taking formal action on transportation issues. Urbandale Mayor Bob Andeweg is the Chair, Norwalk City Council Member Stephanie Riva is the Vice Chair, and Clive City Council Member Ted Weaver is the Secretary/Treasurer.

The 2024 meeting schedules are as follows: January 18, February 15, April 18, May 16, June 20, August 15, September 26, October 17, and November 21. The Policy Committee does not have regular meetings in March, July or December.

If you have any questions about this group, please contact Tracey Deckard.

Latest Policy Committee Meetings


Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Open to the public, meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.

The 2024 schedule is as follows: January 10, February 7, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12, July 17, August 7, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11.

The Executive Committee receives technical guidance and recommendations from the Transportation Technical Committee. The Executive Committee then offers its recommendations to the MPO Policy Committee. A majority of the Executive Committee members also serve on the MPO Strategic Plan Steering Committee.

If you have any questions about this group, or would like copies of past agendas or minutes, please contact Tracey Deckard.

Latest Executive Committee Meetings


Transportation Technical Committee

The Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) meets on the first Thursday of each month. Open to the public, meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held in the Burnham Room at the MPO office, located at 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, in Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Dates and times are subject to change.

The 2024 schedule is as follows: January 4, February 1, March 7, April 1, May 2, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5.

If you have any questions about this group, please contact Tracey Deckard.

Latest TTC Meetings